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What is VAT?

VAT is an abbreviation for 'Value-Added Tax' and it's a tax on the sale and purchase of goods and services.

In Denmark, the VAT rate is generally 25% of the value of the goods or services. If you trade with other countries, the VAT rate may be different.

Do I need to pay VAT?

You need to pay VAT if you trade goods or services for over DKK 50,000 annually. Additionally, you must also pay tax on your business profit.

It's your responsibility to report and pay VAT. We don't get the information automatically. Remember to report VAT even if you don't buy or sell goods or services in a given period. In that case, you must report DKK 0 DKK.

Some services, such as those in the health or education sectors, are exempt from VAT.
Read more about services exempt from VAT.

4 steps to take when you pay your business VAT:

 

  1. Register your business for VAT
  2. Prepare your VAT accounts
  3. File a VAT return (even in periods of no trade)
  4. Pay VAT - or get a VAT refund if that's the case

 

Take charge of your VAT deadlines

Most businesses report and pay VAT either quarterly or every 6 months. It also depends on:

  • Your turnover
  • If you have applied for a specific interval
  • If you have traded outside Denmark

Check which deadlines apply to you

Report on time and avoid fees

If you report late, we will charge you a fee of DKK 800.

Read more in Danish about the consequences of reporting late.

Good VAT habits

Click the individual items to read more about the good habits that make your VAT reporting a little easier.

Keep your vouchers - in folders, in your drawer and pockets - but preferally digitally

Keep accounts regularly - possibly by means of accounting software

Find out what you can dedut - by using our guide


Try our Danish-language Bookkeeping guide

What is output VAT and input VAT?

Output VAT

The VAT your business charge your customers.

Input VAT

The VAT your pay for goods or services.

Do you need to speak with us?

Please call us on

72 22 28 67

You can call us on

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Tuesdays - Thursdays 9-16

Fridays. 9-14

Outside opening hours our chatbot can answer a lot of general questions about VAT.

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